The Yamaha AN1x Synthesizer mailing list

Hi Jerry,

>Anyone use the An1X as a controller as well as a synth?
>
>I'm curious about your experiences. For example, how do you handle 
>knob and controller asignments? How do you handle multi-timbrality 
>issues and mixing (volume) issues.

I use the AN1x to control both itself and an Alesis QSR ROMpler in a live context.  To do this "well," essentially divide my 128 programs into AN1x, QSR, and dual programs.  For any of the QSR programs, I program a blank patch into the AN1x, and just use the display to show the QSR patch name.

I program Knob 1-4 as always used by the AN1x, usually for ADSR functions.  The actual functions may change -- ex: on Knob 1 can be a VCF attack on one patch, and a VCA attack on another -- but I never use these four knobs for the QSR, and I try not to mix up their functions on the AN1x.  Knobs 6-8 are used for similar functions on both synths.  Knob 5 is programmed to MIDI Volume (CC#7), and acts as a master volume for both synths.  (I rarely touch the real volume control on the AN1x.)

Regards,

-BW
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